It was this past summer that my oldest son became interested in cars and as most things do in a family of all boys close in age, it didn't take long for the interest to trickle down to the other boys as well. Soon, overhearing conversations like "Who do think is faster, the Bugatti Veyron or the Lamborghini Huracan?" was an everyday occurrence and we couldn't go for a drive without the boys yelling from the backseat every time they spotted a cool car on road. When Toyota Canada … [Read more...]
Kids Who Love Cars – The Canadian International Autoshow is a Must Do!
‘Sign the Pledge’ Campaign
When I turned 16, I didn't feel ready to take on the responsibility of driving. I realize I am probably the only teenager that has ever felt that way! lol With an early birthday, none of my friends were preparing for their licenses and I happened to be dating a boy older than I was at the time who took care of the driving. Pretty soon though, all of my friends were driving around town and it was time for me to catch up! Thanks to the new G1 Practice Test Website, teens can prepare for … [Read more...]
Ford Digital Summit 2013 #FordNAIAS
Recently I attended the Ford Digital Summit in Detroit, Michigan. I've shared my experience at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) with you already, but that was not all Ford had to offer. In fact, while the Atlas Concept reveal was very exciting, my fondest memory of our time away would be found on our very first evening at the Henry Ford Museum. Henry Ford Museum The museum is a beautiful building to explore, in fact, even though the museum was closed to the public and … [Read more...]
Taking in the North American International Auto Show with Ford Canada
The North American International Auto Show is in full swing down in Detroit and I was lucky enough to have had to opportunity to venture down, even before they opened their doors to the public courtesy of Ford. For the fifth year in a row Ford has broaden their outlook on traditional media and are among the first and undoubtedly the best companies to think outside the box and embrace what they fondly refer to as 'Online Influencers'. This year I was proud to attend along with 150 other online … [Read more...]
Don’t Travel this Holiday without CAA
Whether your traveling to visit family and friends or heading to the sunny South, make sure you have CAA on your side this Holiday Season! Escaping the Winter cold is a popular Canadian tradition. I would love to soak in the sun on a tropical beach on our coldest of snowy days as well, but just remember that you need to protect yourself with travel insurance not only for trips to a tropical paradise but also for quick trips across the US border, as well. CAA Holiday Coverage CAA offers … [Read more...]
Save with CAA this Holiday
We all know and love CAA for their quality roadside assistance program, but being a CAA member has more perks than you may realize including Show Your Card and Save program! What is the Show Your Card and Save Program? With over 160,000 retail locations and services around the world, The Show Your Card & Save® program will help you save on your next pair of glasses, dining out, exciting attractions, car rentals and more. Simply show your CAA membership card when you make your purchase. … [Read more...]